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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 650.79 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 650.79 and 275.25 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 650.79 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/650.79 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 650.79 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 179,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,129.95/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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